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What causes soils and their horizons to differ?

A
differences in climates where the soils are formed
B
differences in plant and animal life in different locations
C
differences in the layout of the land
D
all of the above
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Soil is not directly important to animal life.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following soil particle types is the largest?

A
sand
B
silt
C
clay
D
potassium
4

Which layer of soil is most likely of greatest importance to plant growth?

A
O (organic matter)
B
A (topsoil)
C
B (subsoil)
D
C (parent rock)
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Soil horizons are defined by physical features.

A
T
B
F
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Soil is a mixture of _______.

A
solids
B
solids, liquids, and gases
C
solids and liquids
D
solids and gases
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Which of the following areas would most likely have the deepest layer of topsoil?

A
desert
B
beach
C
grassland
D
mountaintop
8

Where does the organic material in soil originate?

A
physical weathering
B
chemical weathering
C
decomposing plant and animal matter
D
the atmosphere
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Why is soil important to plants?

A
It provides them with nutrients.
B
It provides them with water.
C
It provides them with a medium for growth.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following factors does not affect soil formation?

A
precipitation
B
time
C
erosion
D
none of the above

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